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This report presents a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in an elderly Indian male, adding to the approximately 450 cases documented worldwide, but introduces no new results about the condition.

This case study reports an instance of adult-onset primary hypothyroidism with goiter in a cat, suggesting potential causes such as dietary iodine imbalance, chronic exposure to thyrotoxic substances, or a congenital form with late manifestation.

This research reports that oral contraceptives may cause melasma in 24-29% of users, with minimal improvement after stopping the drug and limited effectiveness of hydroquinone treatment.

This study found that 88% phenol treatment significantly improved texture, pigmentation, and density of hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients over nine weeks, with 78% showing a good to excellent response.

This case report detailed a 71-year-old male with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and associated membranous nephropathy, who showed a significant improvement in skin and gastrointestinal symptoms, and remission of nephropathy, after treatment with rituximab, cyclosporine, and azathioprine.

This article reviews various "white diseases" characterized by hypopigmentation or depigmentation and emphasizes the role of melanosomes in skin and eye color, but it does not present new clinical results.

This case report describes a 57-year-old man's late diagnosis of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, highlighting the need to consider this condition in patients with non-autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency and neurological issues.

This article emphasizes the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management of mucocutaneous manifestations in chemotherapy to control symptoms and reduce treatment-related morbidity, but presents no new clinical findings.

This study suggests that low serum iron and ferritin levels may be associated with telogen effluvium in patients presenting with hair loss.

This study highlights the increasing association between popular diets, unregulated supplements, and various skin disorders, emphasizing the need for clinicians to thoroughly assess dietary histories to manage nutrition-related skin issues effectively.

This study observed distinct dermoscopic features in pityriasis versicolor that could aid in its differentiation from similar skin disorders.

This commentary discusses the need for community dermatology initiatives in developing countries to improve skin health awareness and addresses how outreach events can provide valuable insights into common dermatological conditions.

Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.

This study describes a form of lymphocytic mural folliculitis in tigers causing hair loss, concluding it may represent a nonspecific hypersensitivity reaction distinct from T-cell lymphoma.

In this case report, a 6-year-old boy with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 2 caused by GJB6 mutations showed no significant hair improvement with age, despite treatment with botanical extracts and Minoxidil.

This review discusses the potential role of nutritional supplements, like lycopene and tranexamic acid, in managing melasma during the COVID-19 pandemic but reports no new clinical outcomes.

The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.

This study introduced the Lichen Planus Activity and Damage Index (LiPADI), which effectively assesses the severity and progression of lichen planus, aligning well with other clinical indicators.

This study found that in Pomeranian dogs with alopecia X, dermoscopic evaluations can supplement diagnoses, and transverse skin biopsy sections better assess hair follicle density and identify growth arrest phases compared to longitudinal sections.

This review discusses the skin conditions associated with endocrine diseases in children and adolescents, emphasizing their importance in early diagnosis and treatment, but presents no new clinical findings.

This source highlights that arsenic exposure through contaminated groundwater is a significant global health risk, leading to skin and hair conditions such as pigmentation changes, skin irritation, alopecia, and can eventually result in skin cancer.

This review discusses various therapeutic roles of melatonin, particularly its antioxidant and sleep-regulating properties, for skin and scalp conditions, and reports no new clinical results.

This review discusses the increasing reports of rare cutaneous side effects from topical imiquimod, aiming to inform physicians and dermatologists about its potential adverse effects as its use expands.

This study found that diffuse and pseudo-fringe sign patterns are common in Asian patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, and that treatments combining antiandrogens or antimalarials with topical therapy are effective.

In this case report, a 6-year-old spayed female Samoyed dog presented with non-pruritic alopecia and hyperpigmentation on the hips and back, with unremarkable bloodwork and negative Cushing's disease and skin tests.

This review discusses medication-induced gray hair repigmentation, highlighting that certain anti-inflammatory drugs and melanogenesis stimulators can cause diffuse repigmentation, though evidence remains low-quality and these medications are not currently indicated for this purpose.

This report presents a rare case of diffuse hair loss resembling alopecia areata, following a tick bite on the scalp.

This case report detailed a 45-year-old woman with diffuse systemic sclerosis who underwent Ayurvedic treatment, leading to reduced depigmentation, new hair growth, and improved well-being over eight weeks. The findings suggest the potential efficacy of a holistic Ayurvedic approach in managing scleroderma symptoms.

This letter to the editors discusses the nature of alopecia in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome and questions whether it is truly telogen effluvium, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis testing for patients with unusual symptoms like hair loss and hypopigmentation, emphasizing the diagnostic and management challenges in resource-limited settings.